steel wool
noun
: an abrasive material composed of long fine steel shavings and used especially for scouring and burnishing
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A little scrubbing sponge to get food bits up is okay, but steel wool is an absolute no.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Grill brushes can only do so much on their own, but the addition of steel wool takes cleaning to another level.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
While sponges and gentle scrubbers are safe for stainless steel, do not use steel wool or abrasive scouring pads, which can leave permanent scratches.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Avoid scrubbing the microwave’s interior with rough materials like steel wool or abrasive sponges.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Grill brushes can only do so much on their own, but the addition of steel wool takes cleaning to another level.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
While sponges and gentle scrubbers are safe for stainless steel, do not use steel wool or abrasive scouring pads, which can leave permanent scratches.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Avoid scrubbing the microwave’s interior with rough materials like steel wool or abrasive sponges.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for steel wool
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“Steel wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20wool. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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